Minister attending Council of
State Governments Conference in Burlington, Vermont

Intergovernmental Affairs
Minister Walter Noel is attending the conference of the Council of State
Governments (CSG) in Burlington, Vermont from August 7 to 9. He will be
accompanied by Topsail MHA Ralph Wiseman, chair of the Liberal Caucus, and
Ferryland MHA Loyola Sullivan, the Opposition House Leader.

The CSG is a parliamentary-style
organization of United States legislators that serves US states,
territories, and commonwealths. Nova Scotia and Quebec are international
associate members of the CSG's Eastern Regional Conference, and generally
send delegates to its annual meetings. Established in 1933, the CSG provides
a forum for identifying and sharing ideas with government leaders, promoting
projects and initiatives, and facilitating cooperation between legislative
and executive branch policy makers.

"We're building upon the
success of the Team Atlantic trade mission to New England in March to
develop trade linkages between Newfoundland and Labrador and the United
States," said Minister Noel. "The northeastern states are also a
key market for our tourism industry, and our participation will help
generate greater awareness of the province in that area.

"Our province has
traditionally had close ties with the United States. Government is
undertaking new initiatives to build on this relationship and create more
opportunities for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to develop business
connections with our American friends." Media contact: Ron Fitzpatrick,
Communications, (709) 729-2077.

1999 08 06
12:50 p.m.

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